One Step. That’s It.
June 29, 2019
A race begins with a single step, and so does recovery. The only way to run with perseverance is to hang on to God’s hand and let him take the lead. … More One Step. That’s It.
Tag: Depression
Controlling Anger in Divorce
June 23, 2019
Anger. It roots deeply and grows quickly. The anger that results from the injustice faced in divorce or separation, makes us fighting mad. It’s straight up unfair, and the makes sense. Anger is a core emotion, a gut reaction, to feeling out of control. The more out of our control things feel, our marraige, our … More Controlling Anger in Divorce
Joy in the Rearview Mirror
June 20, 2019
Friends we shared choose sides. Favorite restaurants aren’t so appetizing anymore. Vacations to the lake change to someplace new. The dreams for the future die. As a result, we are hit with intense sadness. There’s no death to warrant laying it all to rest… … More Joy in the Rearview Mirror
Where Happiness Hides
May 13, 2019
Ha! This is an old saying from the Army that I still love. We used this to talk ourselves into doing something we really didn’t want to do, but that we knew we had to get through to move on. It came to mind as I was reading about surrendering the things we’re afraid of … More Where Happiness Hides
Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety
May 6, 2019
The path ahead following a crisis in our life like death, divorce, illness, job loss…you name it, it’s hard. It’s lonely. It’s full of unknowns, full of unanswered questions. How will I make it? … More Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety
A Future of Hope
October 17, 2018
“He didn’t understand my loneliness or fears. And I became angry because he didn’t understand” … More A Future of Hope
No Way Back
October 15, 2018
“I have never wanted to die but I have wanted to just not exist. I gave up caring about anything…” … More No Way Back
Just one Touch
October 13, 2018
“One touch from God was all it took. Depression left me, suicide left me, and every ounce of pain and shame was unraveled and pulled away from me.” … More Just one Touch
Losing Faith, Finding Hope
October 11, 2018
“I prayed for peace. In my sleepless nights, I asked God to save me, help me and rescue me from my sadness. Just make it all better. ” … More Losing Faith, Finding Hope
Taming Negative Thoughts
October 10, 2018
“When we are healing from a loss or going through a life crisis, all kinds of emotions come in to play. Remember that those emotions are just that…feelings. They can’t lead us anywhere or do us any harm. ” … More Taming Negative Thoughts
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